Official Hermes Belt Thread

[Israeli_Flava]

Hermès size Waist circumference cm to in ... just measure your waist or where you want the belt to hit you... this info is on their website under the belt kits size guide link...
70cm - 27.5"
75cm - 29.5"
80cm - 31.5"
85cm - 33.5"
90cm - 35.4"
95cm - 37.4"
100cm - 39.4"
105cm - 41.3"
110cm - 43.3"
115cm - 45.3"
120cm - 47.2"

 

[cafecreme15]

The only buckle you can buy without also getting the strap is the sterling silver Touareg buckle. Otherwise, as far as I am aware and others have noted, buckles are only sold with straps.

Well that's a bummer. I understand why H wants to make sure that people aren't buying their buckles to put on any old belt, but it can make loyal clients feel like they are being nickel and dimed to spend more money than they already are.

 

[Carrierae]

Spring has Sprung
Lime/Etoupe 24mm with gold Constance buckle pictured with Soufre B30 and new Valentino sandals in yellow

I just bought these sandals.....now I'm wanting the belt! lol

 

[Tony Yang]

I have the solid silver Touareg H buckle for my belt (silver is a soft metal). After a few years I've noticed the pin that goes through the holes is very loose now, and could easily fall off the first hole. Is there a way to somehow add more silver to the pin? or what I should do?

 

[PJW5813]

I have the solid silver Touareg H buckle for my belt (silver is a soft metal). After a few years I've noticed the pin that goes through the holes is very loose now, and could easily fall off the first hole. Is there a way to somehow add more silver to the pin? or what I should do?

Take it in to Hermes; it needs the attention of a specialist craftsperson.

You do not want to spoil it by trying to fix it yourself

 

[m_ichele]

When I bought my belt kit, I was wearing a dress so trying it on wasn't a very accurate fit. I intend to wear it mostly with jeans and now that I've tried with jeans I think I may have to exchange. It's already on the last hole and and is loose enough that I can easily slide my finger between the belt and my jeans and the buckle leans forward a little. Is my belt too big? Should I exchange for a smaller size? I'd rather not punch an extra hole because my SA said they loosen more than the ones that came originally with the belt, but I don't know if that's true.

 

[SwiftyTK]

When I bought my belt kit, I was wearing a dress so trying it on wasn't a very accurate fit. I intend to wear it mostly with jeans and now that I've tried with jeans I think I may have to exchange. It's already on the last hole and and is loose enough that I can easily slide my finger between the belt and my jeans and the buckle leans forward a little. Is my belt too big? Should I exchange for a smaller size? I'd rather not punch an extra hole because my SA said they loosen more than the ones that came originally with the belt, but I don't know if that's true.

If it were me I would exchange it. Especially if all your jeans pretty much fit you in the same place. My first belt was too big. I punched extra holes and then bought a smaller one the second time. Then you can just punch one extra hole to be able to wear it higher up.

 

[m_ichele]

If it were me I would exchange it. Especially if all your jeans pretty much fit you in the same place. My first belt was too big. I punched extra holes and then bought a smaller one the second time. Then you can just punch one extra hole to be able to wear it higher up.

Thanks for replying [emoji4] I'm waiting to hear from the closest boutique if they have a smaller one in stock so I can do an exchange this weekend.

 

[ultraviolence]

Ugh, something bothered me while reading Twitter feed. I saw a tweet that says "Nothing says you're a douchebag more than tucking your shirt in to show off the H buckle". Is that what people really think? I see no one calling celebrities out for it & I thought it's much low key compared to LV belts.

First of all, whether or not I'm wearing an Hermes belt, I like my shirts tucked (either it's a polo shirt, simple tee or button downs). NEXT, don't they know how annoying it feels to have your shirt untucked with the H buckle bulging? It looks weird. Especially if it's the 42mm!

What are your thoughts?

 

[SwiftyTK]

Ugh, something bothered me while reading Twitter feed. I saw a tweet that says "Nothing says you're a douchebag more than tucking your shirt in to show off the H buckle". Is that what people really think? I see no one calling celebrities out for it & I thought it's much low key compared to LV belts.

First of all, whether or not I'm wearing an Hermes belt, I like my shirts tucked (either it's a polo shirt, simple tee or button downs). NEXT, don't they know how annoying it feels to have your shirt untucked with the H buckle bulging? It looks weird. Especially if it's the 42mm!

What are your thoughts?

I literally just laughed out loud. I've attached a picture of me today that my son took!

 

[SwiftyTK]

Ugh, something bothered me while reading Twitter feed. I saw a tweet that says "Nothing says you're a douchebag more than tucking your shirt in to show off the H buckle". Is that what people really think? I see no one calling celebrities out for it & I thought it's much low key compared to LV belts.

First of all, whether or not I'm wearing an Hermes belt, I like my shirts tucked (either it's a polo shirt, simple tee or button downs). NEXT, don't they know how annoying it feels to have your shirt untucked with the H buckle bulging? It looks weird. Especially if it's the 42mm!

What are your thoughts?

I just think that is ridiculous. I wouldn't wear the belt if I wasn't going to tuck. I don't need them to hold my pants up. When I don't tuck in a shirt I don't wear a belt. But when I do tuck I always wear a belt because I think it looks nicer and cleaner. Of course they are slightly obvious. It is a huge H! But I seriously love my belt kits. I have a gamma for days when I want to fly under the radar more!

 

[m_ichele]

Ugh, something bothered me while reading Twitter feed. I saw a tweet that says "Nothing says you're a douchebag more than tucking your shirt in to show off the H buckle". Is that what people really think? I see no one calling celebrities out for it & I thought it's much low key compared to LV belts.

First of all, whether or not I'm wearing an Hermes belt, I like my shirts tucked (either it's a polo shirt, simple tee or button downs). NEXT, don't they know how annoying it feels to have your shirt untucked with the H buckle bulging? It looks weird. Especially if it's the 42mm!

What are your thoughts?

Gah, I just exchanged my belt for a correct size and now some troll is going to think I'm a douche for having H belt [emoji28] Whatever, he/she can suck it while I buy what I want with my money and wear what I want because I like it.

 

[*NYC Princess*]

I'm looking to buy the H belt for my brother as a 30th birthday gift.

Color: There are three noir/chocolat options....seems the difference to be the types of leathers. I'm thinking the 135 calfskin (noir) and Togo (chocolat) may be the most versatile...noir side can be worn at office and not be as shiny as box.

Size: Also confused on the size...he wears a 32" pant and usually a 34" belt. The infographic on the Hermes website recommends a 85 for up to 33.5 inch waist but the woman on the phone customer service said she would recommend 95.

Width: Finally, I was thinking 32mm for the width but the woman on the phone said most men go for 42mm. My brother is 6' and slim cut. Would like to get him something that he can wear for formal or casual occasions.

Thanks in advance!

 

[papertiger]

I'm looking to buy the H belt for my brother as a 30th birthday gift.

Color: There are three noir/chocolat options....seems the difference to be the types of leathers. I'm thinking the 135 calfskin (noir) and Togo (chocolat) may be the most versatile...noir side can be worn at office and not be as shiny as box.

Size: Also confused on the size...he wears a 32" pant and usually a 34" belt. The infographic on the Hermes website recommends a 85 for up to 33.5 inch waist but the woman on the phone customer service said she would recommend 95.

Width: Finally, I was thinking 32mm for the width but the woman on the phone said most men go for 42mm. My brother is 6' and slim cut. Would like to get him something that he can wear for formal or casual occasions.

Thanks in advance!

View attachment 3792544

View attachment 3792545

View attachment 3792547

Colour: My first was a blck box/choc togo combo. (Though I'm not a guy) I think that is the most classic for men (and usually for women too). Most reversible belts are black/brown. Black favours work/city/formal and brown weekends/outings/casual so most usual combos are covered. Chocolate is a fairly neutral brown.

The first of your pics looks like box. I can't tell which leathers the others are as the pics are too small for me on my device. Box/togo is the most defined and different so it would be my choice for a gift.

Size: I'd say for a 32 waist he may be a 95 unless his jeans are fairly high rise. I'm a 28" and wear an 80, I also have an 85 and a 90 for mid-rise and low-rise.

Width: 32 is the classic for men to wear in jeans and other pants (trousers) he'd have to have some serious belt-loops to accommodate a 42. I don't think the build is so important, some heavier guys will not want to wear a 42 since it draws attention to their girth. A 42 can give more rugged, casual, '70s look for guys with jeans or a more urban 'out there' look (esp ghw) but for most guys I believe a 32 is the best place to start.

 

[*NYC Princess*]

Colour: My first was a blck box/choc togo combo. (Though I'm not a guy) I think that is the most classic for men (and usually for women too). Most reversible belts are black/brown. Black favours work/city/formal and brown weekends/outings/casual so most usual combos are covered. Chocolate is a fairly neutral brown.

The first of your pics looks like box. I can't tell which leathers the others are as the pics are too small for me on my device. Box/togo is the most defined and different so it would be my choice for a gift.

Size: I'd say for a 32 waist he may be a 95 unless his jeans are fairly high rise. I'm a 28" and wear an 80, I also have an 85 and a 90 for mid-rise and low-rise.

Width: 32 is the classic for men to wear in jeans and other pants (trousers) he'd have to have some serious belt-loops to accommodate a 42. I don't think the build is so important, some heavier guys will not want to wear a 42 since it draws attention to their girth. A 42 can give more rugged, casual, '70s look for guys with jeans or a more urban 'out there' look (esp ghw) but for most guys I believe a 32 is the best place to start.

Thank you!

 

[PJW5813]

Assuming he is wearing over the hips rather than around the waist and if he is no more that 32" the 90 cm should be fine. When I can get them 33" Levis are my preferred size and my 90cm is ok but my 95cms are better.

Before the introduction of the 42mm, I thought the 32mm a bit narrow and wished for something wider. However, when I first saw the 42mm buckle it seemed very large and I have not been tempted to get that size. Interestingly it does not appear as a men's option on the UK/Europe sites, but it does on the USA.

Not wishing to throw a spanner in the works with regard colour, is there a particular reason for the black/chocolate combination? and you showed the silver buckle - would that be his preference?
My first was black calf/gold togo with a gold buckle and it is a very versatile combination.
The black veering towards formal wear and the gold is great with jeans or chinos.
(the gold goes well with all the strap colours, but I feel the silver [which might been considered more modern] is not so good with tan, brown, chestnut colours - that is purely my preference)